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Find it at: Wheatsheaf Road, Morphett Vale The amazing $2.2 million nature playspace, located on the corner of Wheatsheaf and States Roads at Morphett Vale, has been designed for people of all ages to get outdoors and engage with nature. Nature themes are featured as a tribute to the site’s importance for Kaurna people, and the site’s history as a working farm from the 1840s to 1960s. Stunning public art by local Ngarrindjeri, Kaurna and...
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Find it at: Cormorant Drive Hallett Cove A new playground and reserve has opened at Cormorant Drive down at Hallett Cove and it is very cool (especially for dino lovers) This reserve has an interesting history with a Diprotodon (Giant Wombat) fossil remains found here in 1992. This Australian megafauna was the world’s largest marsupial and lived between 15,000-10,000 years ago. A playground includes: Diprotodon sculpture climb Diprotodon...
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Find it at: Corner Old Belair Road and Norman Walk, Mitcham This ripper was upgraded in December 2018 and we absolutely love it! The new playground updates are a credit to Nature Play Design and the City of Mitcham with a great mix of the nature play elements alongside more traditional equipment. On the larger side of the park (the Northern side) there is the highlight of the new upgrade to Mitcham Reserve with a double story ‘elf...
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Find it at: Killarney Street, Seaford Heights Located in the Vista Seaford Heights development, this 2024 built playground is a spectacular addition for new families in the area. With a huge climbing tower and tube slide the main feature, lets rattle off some of the key features here; Swings Shelter with BBQ Outdoor gym Partially fenced Pump track (at nearby reserve) Double flying fox Accessible roundabout Water play There are no toilets here...
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Find it at: 43 Jervois Street, South Plympton Jervois Street Playground in South Plympton is up there with Morialta and Glenunga as one of our favourite playgrounds in Adelaide. Some of the Jervois Street Reserve highlights are: Fully fenced junior playground with lots to keep the little ones happy including double slides, a ‘bird’s nest’ swing, regular and baby swing, sandpit and a water play feature with pump action water...
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Find it at: Warland Reserve, Victor Harbor Stage 2 of this fabulous development has been completed and it looks brilliant. The earlier redeveloped GT Fisher Playground in Victor Harbor opened in July 2019 and is located where the old train playground was, right near the horse trams, this nature playground will have the kids smiling all around. What an amazing interactive, quirky playspace the people of Victor Harbor have delivered. Based around...
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Find it at: Hessing Crescent, Trott Park Hessing Crescent was upgraded in September 2024, and this little playground is packed full of features for the under 10s. Did we mention it is FULLY FENCED? There is a public toilet at this one too which is fantastic. You will find it through the public courts to the north of the playground (about 60m) and there is a sign pointing the direction It includes the following; A multistation with slides Three...
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Find it at: Heron Way, Hallett Cove This is a great playground with amazing views over the ocean. The reserve includes a 5-way swing, tunnel slide, water and sand play, nature play, fitness equipment, shade sales, toilet, seating, shelter and BBQ facilities. The playground is unfenced, and there is a drop down to the rocky beach that parents with fast moving smaller children will need to be mindful of. There is parking close to the playground,...
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Find it at: Hugh Johnson Boulevard, Sheidow Park The Hugh Johnson Boulevard Reserve upgrade is complete and we love it just as much as the locals. There are multiple areas for play including a sports area complete with netball and basketball rings and soccer goal. There’s some great equipment for older kids as well as a smaller shaded area for little ones with climbing area, swings, seesaws and more. And if that’s not enough...
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Find it at: 15-23 Edinburgh Road, Modbury The $1.5m inclusive playspace for all ages and abilities was completed in 2023, and it is fantastic! The design builds on the existing natural features along the creek, including the existing wetlands, biodiversity areas and existing shade trees, to create different play experiences and zones along the length of the reserve: A bio-filtration garden which includes an informal pathway with climbing...
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Hiking with kids can be a bit hit & miss, can’t it? Will you take a wrong turn & end up miles away from where the car is parked? Will your toddler find a stick that they INSIST on carrying the whole way? Will that “short stroll” turn into a 9 hour epic adventure? Will your teenager complain the entire time that their legs are hurting? (Yes.) We’ve done the kms for you & walked ahead to find the best family...
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Find it at: Esplanade Largs Bay The Largs Bay foreshore play space redevelopment in 2024 brought to life an amazing concept which feels like came straight from the imagination of us as kids! This one is a very popular site with local and visiting families and the ice cream themed playground is sure to make it even more popular. We love when councils and designers think outside the box to create imaginative play areas for the kids. This one is...
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Find it at: Cnr of Blackwood Park Blvd and Champion Way, Craigburn Farm Based around the existing trees in the Blackwood Park Estate this play space is an adventure haven. As soon as you arrive you see this amazing tall red climbing structure nestled among the trees. As we got closer I was nervous for the kids already up the top but they we just LOVING it. I watched the kids climb the rope stair case or strategically weave in and out of the...
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Find it at: Asgard Drive, Golden Grove Golden Fields Reserve has had an incredible upgrade with the addition of an adventure playground, which joins the existing reserve playground in this 12 hectare reserve (the adventure playground is on the lower level)! This has got to be one of the biggest playground reserves in Adelaide with HEAPS of different play areas, including an accessible area and a brand new section with the coolest slide around!...
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Find it at: Moseley Square Glenelg The Glenelg Foreshore Playground is SO good and we have absolutely loved visiting (along with most of Adelaide!) since it opened. With the seasonal addition of the Giant Wheel, from about October to April, it makes for a brilliant day out! It’s a great mixture of beach surrounds, fun for young and old kids, and the move towards ‘nature play’ areas. Highlights include: water play area into the...
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Find it at: Saltfleet Street, Port Noarlunga South Jubilee Playground is one of the biggest and best playgrounds in the Adelaide area. It’s an oldie but a goodie and most of the awesome play equipment that forms a castle is made out of wood which makes it even cooler! With HEAPS of things to keep kids from toddler to high school amused and has different sections for different abilities, it is easy to see why this is a local favourite. We...
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Find it at: Onkaparinga Valley Road, Balhannah Balhannah Playground is located on Onkaparinga Valley Road, just outside of the main town. Look left as you go past the shops and you can’t miss it. Situated perfectly between the Balhannah Oval, Tennis Courts and BMX track, it’s the kind of spot you can bring the whole family to no matter what the ages. If you’re after a birthday party location a bit different to the standard...
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Find it at: Addiscombe Pl, Unley Park Calling all Mini Ninjas. Heywood Park in Unley is the place to be. In addition to the 2 separate play areas this play space has awesome Mini Ninja course designed for ages 10 – 14. We love how the council have created this space with a natural flare in mind so the kids balance and climb on logs and stumps, run up and over mounds, and use rocks as stepping stones. The ninja course is actually designed...
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Find it at: Burnell Drive, Belair This fully fenced playground in the lower foothills is a real hidden gem, featuring a range of equipment for the kids to explore. This one includes; Fully Fenced play area Accessible 3-bay swings (junior and ‘pod’ swings) Twin see saw Adventure multi-play unit Single springer Toddler slide Junior slide Play panels Swing bridge Climbing equipment Why not include this one in your itinerary when you...
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Find it at: Santiago Street, West Lakes The 2023 built playground offers a fantastic, modern build which offers something for all ages. Highlights include the tube slide and combing tower, with a small flying fox, swings and rocking equipment nestled amongst the existing parkland. Lovely shade from the mature trees within the park and some seating available. A really good quality suburban level playground and a great spot for the...
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Find it at: Fife Street, Nuriootpa Tolley Reserve, or Nuriootpa Train Playground is a large open space for kids of all ages and abilities. It makes the perfect stop on a day out at the Barossa Valley so that the kids can play and run off some energy! Play equipment is inclusive, accessible and great for all kids and includes a set of swings, a Liberty Swing, small flying fox, bouncing horse sea saw and of course the train that you can climb up...
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Find it at: Solomontown Beach, Port Pirie Completed in early 2025, this great playground on the foreshore at Port Pirie overlooks our stunning Flinders Ranges. Complete with rubber soft fall for safety and accessibility, fencing, climbing rope ladders, swings, slides, bridges and water pumps, you can now add this to your playground visit list! Part of the Port Pirie Riverbank Precinct Stage 1 upgrade, if you are ever in Port Pirie we highly...
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Find it at: Gullly Road, Seacliff Park The Gully Road North Reserve Playground at Seacliff Park is so good! It’s a terrific location, with a beautiful winding creek bed of Gilbertson Gully to follow on one side, and the O’Halloran Hill Recreation Park on the other! There is still some work to be done on the grass next to the playground, but the basketball ring and playground are able to be used. What are it’s features? Large...
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Find it at: Drimpton Street, Daveron Park A quiet suburban reserve in Davoren Park, Pete Smith Reserve honours a SAPOL patrol officer who spent the majority of his career working from the Elizabeth Police Station. In his 18 years working in the district, Pete Smith was renowned for his capacity to relate to the local residents, especially those with particular needs, and was always willing to go the extra mile. He led by example to younger...
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Find it at: Weemala Street, Flinders Park Montgomery Reserve stretches from Kanbara Street to Weemala Street in Flinders Park along the River Torrens Linear Park and features a playground, grassed areas and a shared bicycle and pedestrian path. The playground features; Slide Swings Basket swing Playground structure In-ground trampoline Fully Fenced playground Nature play A nice stop along the linear park to let the kids have a play following a...
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Find it at: Halsey Road, Fulham Gardens A local suburban playground suited for the younger kids, giving them a small tower and slide to climb on, as well as a nest swing, rocker and spinning apparatus. Plenty of green space and some lovely shade from the nearby pines. No toilets and no BBQ or shelter/seating.
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Find it at: Sunningdale Road, Fulham Gardens The 2024 redevelopment replaced the existing playground, located next to the tennis and basketball courts. The playground includes; Large play tower with big slides and climbing Inclusive, all ages swing set with basket swing, toddler swing and junior swing; Toddler slide with stairs Rocker and carousel There are no toilets, BBQs or shade structures in place here, but for a small suburban playground,...
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Laratinga Wetlands is located in the Adelaide Hills suburb of Mt Barker, just off Bald Hills Road. The wetland’s environmental and recreational qualities attract many visitors and has won several awards, including the United Nations Association of Australia World Environment Day Award. It’s a great place to spend a day walking the wheelchair accessible and pram friendly trails, riding bikes, having picnic, bird watching or just...
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Find it at: St Albans Drive, Salisbury Heights The St Albans Playground and Reserve upgrade was completed in December 2024, creating a vibrant and engaging space for the community to enjoy. The new playground features a variety of exciting equipment including Swing basket in-ground trampoline 1.8m mound slide Commando walk Spring rocker Balance rail Monkey bars Mound scaling rope Timber steppers The upgrade also included a new picnic setting...
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When it’s hot in Adelaide, it’s really bloody hot. So here are some great parks where you can find FREE shade, water, and some playground fun to keep the kids happy and the electricity bill down. As always PLEASE be very careful with your kids around water. We love kids exploring, having fun in nature and having a splash but you need to watch them at all times! And don’t forget to slip, slop, slap and wrap! All of the places...
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